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Watch Review: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 126000 With Jubilee Dial

It was not long ago that I ranted, “Too Many Luxury Watches Feel Too Cheap (Even To The Untrained Eye)” in one of my Grinding Gears columns. I brought up a Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch, and how its CNC-etched clasp looked way too cheap for the $9,650 asking price of that model. Today, I bring […] The post Watch Review: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 126000 With Jubilee Dial appeared first on aBlogtoWat

Hands-On With The Girard-Perregaux Neo Constant Escapement — Could We Catch The Purple “Butterfly” Inside?

Why use a traditional, coiled balance spring when you can use a 14-micron-wide and 120-micron-“thick” silicon blade instead? With the latter, Girard-Perregaux set out to overcome the inherent challenge of fluctuating power delivery in mechanical watches. The goal for the 235-year-old Swiss watchmaker from La Chaux-de-Fonds was to achieve consistently superior precision. The quest involves […] Visi

Baume et Mercier gives its Clifton Baumatic an icy blue makeover

A new ice blue dial with a refined texture helps elevate this everyday dress watch to a new level this summer. The post Baume et Mercier gives its Clifton Baumatic an icy blue makeover appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

eBay Finds: Classics from Omega, a Well Preserved Bulova, and More

eBay Finds is back! This bi-weekly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion. Vintage Bulova  Starting off this week with a nice […] The post eBay Finds: Classics from Omega, a Well Preserv

aBlogtoWatch Weekly Podcast #235: $600 Richard Mille Vibes, Watch Size Wars, And The Blackest Black Bay

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Ripley are live, or at least they think they are, as they attempt to navigate the unfamiliar world of live broadcasting without Rick.They dig into the never ending watch size debate, why case dimensions rarely tell the whole story, and whether the enormous status watches of years […] The post aBlogtoWatch Weekly Podcast #235: $600 Richard Mille V

Hands-on – The Practical Elegance of the Louis Vuitton Escale Twin Zone

With such a name, it was just a matter of time before seeing travellers’ watches coming back to the Escale collection of Louis Vuitton – remember that escale is French for stopover. The inaugural version of this watch, first released in 2014 as a worldtimer featuring a highly distinctive dial with micro-painted flags, caused quite […]

Into the abyss: Wren takes the Diver One to its darkest depths yet

Wren's 41mm Diver One returns with a clear DLC coated stainless steel case, and a dial so black, not even light can escape its pull. The post Into the abyss: Wren takes the Diver One to its darkest depths yet appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Maen Jumps on the Stone Dial Bandwagon with New Versions of Its Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin

Ahead of the launch of the new stone dial editions of Maen’s Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin, I got to test drive the Obsidian Snowflake variation. This was my first time seeing one of the models from the collection in the metal in addition to previewing one of the new dial materials. While stone dials have been […] The post Maen Jumps on the Stone Dial Bandwagon with New Versions of Its Manhattan 37 Ultr

Twelve on Time – ArtyA’s Yvan Arpa and his Personal Relationship with Time and Watches

Twelve on Time is a conversation series that invites leading personalities from the watch industry to step beyond their work and speak more personally about their relationship with time, creativity, and craft. Through a set of twelve questions, the column aims to lift the veil on both the individual and their perspective on watchmaking – […]

Yema Brings Back the Superman Bronze CMM.10 in Three New Colors

Three new colors for Yema’s bronze Superman diver

Hands-On with the RZE Resolute Type A

A classic pilot’s watch formula gets a tougher, more colorful twist

A Bang for Your Buck: Ten watches That Don't Break the Bank

But still fulfill your watch-collecting soul

Laurent Mekies on Time Pressure, Trust, and Verstappen's Contract Extension

Retro Femininity For Today: Baume & Mercier Joia Watch Hands-On

2026 is a fascinating year for Baume & Mercier. This is the year the company transitions ownership from the Richemont Group to the Damiani Group. That leads to a number of unknowns, but also opportunity for optimism. The storied Baume & Mercier brand has so much history and potential that the wristwatch community is excited […] The post Retro Femininity For Today: Baume & Mercier Joia Watch Hands-

Win a $100K Daytona, Drake freezes the world, and microbrands close the case

Win a $100K Rolex Daytona for charity, discover Drake’s one-of-one Ice Gradient Daytona, and enter Mr Jones Watches’ design competition. The post Win a $100K Daytona, Drake freezes the world, and microbrands close the case appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Just Because – The Unique Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon “Julie” and New Personalisation Horizons for the Brand

Customisation or unique pieces are nothing new in the Swiss watch industry, but are usually reserved for high horology or smaller ateliers, necessitating a level of flexibility that more established and mainstream brands can hardly achieve. That said, we had the opportunity to go hands-on with a unique piece recently that, besides its intrinsic singularity […]

Bespoke One-Of-A-Kind And Off-Catalog Watches: A Story As Old As Time

If you don’t like what you see, ask the maker to make something just for you. That’s sort of the principle behind bespoke watches. And all the historical high-end watchmakers have plenty of experience with that because custom-made timepieces are exactly how the watchmaking industry started centuries ago. Creating one-of-a-kind timepieces for demanding customers is […] Visit Bespoke One-Of-A-Kind A

The Top 5 Omega Models From The 1990s

Another Friday, another list! This week, we follow up on last week’s list that was based on a discussion we had on Fratello Talks three weeks ago. In that episode, Robert-Jan, Nacho, and I discussed the ultimate decade for watches. RJ and I chose the ’90s as our favorite because new technology significantly improved overall […] Visit The Top 5 Omega Models From The 1990s to read the full article.